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Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS

Litigation: General Commercial

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Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS

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Cairncross & Hempelmann’s Litigation attorneys have unique and extensive backgrounds in litigation, trial work, risk management, and business consulting. The team’s record of success in prosecuting and defending civil lawsuits in state and federal courts reflects the highest levels of skill and strategic thinking. Our clients include private and public company officers, directors, founders, and investors; real estate entrepreneurs; development and finance professionals; commercial and residential property owners; and technology and manufacturing entrepreneurs.

Our experience and confidence allow us to efficiently pursue those goals in the courtroom or through alternative dispute resolution. We practice effective, open, and ongoing communication with our clients so we can quickly reach their objectives. At every stage of a dispute, we apply our strong business judgment to assess the costs and benefits of different strategies and make sound recommendations to our clients. We are inspired by our clients and driven by our obligation to advocate for and protect their rights.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Washington

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS possesses a wide-ranging commercial litigation practice, with experience handling contract and leasing, insurance coverage and employment-related disputes. It is highly sought after by real estate, healthcare and software sector clients, among others.

Strengths

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  • The firm offers sage advice, is reliable and quick to respond.

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  • Cairncross is adept at navigating the law and the process of outperforming the opposition. The team is professional and knowledgeable, and we use that to our advantage.

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  • C&H's attorneys understand the business concerns of clients and craft solutions to meet those concerns.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Steve Vanderhoef
    Band 3Steve Vanderhoef

    Steve Vanderhoef

    Steve Vanderhoef maintains broad disputes expertise spanning litigation involving real estate, securities and IP, among other sectors.

    • Steve Vanderhoef is smart, attentive and quick to respond.

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    • Steve is strategic, gives the positives and negatives and lays out the track for you.

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    • Steve is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Band 4Ana-Maria Popp
    Band 4Ana-Maria Popp

    Ana-Maria Popp

    Ana-Maria Popp is a skilled litigator with experience in domestic and cross-border matters. She regularly advises clients on real estate disputes and insurance coverage litigation.

    • Her judgment and discernment have been essential.

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  • Band 4Binah Yeung
    Band 4Binah Yeung

    Binah Yeung

    Binah Yeung has experience advising retail clients and others in construction, real estate and insurance coverage litigation, as part of a broad commercial disputes practice.

    • Binah is absolutely tenacious and a strong negotiator. She's very good at managing clients.

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